Every Saturday, receive wellness tips and nutrition advice from our editorial team to adopt a healthier lifestyle.Calming Anxiety:
If anxiety overwhelms us, the best response is to breathe. Tj Power states that “in a state of fear, our body’s physiology (heart rate, breathing, etc.) accelerates, and deep, slow breaths calm anxious thoughts.” Heart coherence training then seems particularly appropriate.
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In the event of a flood of thoughts inundating the mind and causing a feeling of being scattered, grab a pen and a piece of paper because “writing brings clarity,” the expert assures us. To then counter the stress, “physical exercise is the most effective way,” he asserts, “to stimulate endorphins, the neurotransmitter responsible for calming and relaxing.”
Reversing Anger and Sadness:
When anger overwhelms us, the neuroscientist recommends singing to “release endorphins, which help reduce feelings of frustration and anger.” If we’re experiencing more of a wave of sadness, “gratitude is a scienti